Archived Events

The UVA Postdoc Association’s Professional Development Committee invites all UVA postdocs to our next Expert Series event on U.S. immigration pathways. Timothy White (UVA HR Immigration Services Manager) and Polly Lawson (Responsible Officer for the J-1 Program and International Student and… Read More

We’re designing a new OGPA Postdoc t-shirt and we want your creativity! Submit your original design that captures the spirit of all UVA postdocs ✨✨

All submitted designs will be due December 8th at 11:59pm. The… Read More

Join the UVA Postdoc Association (PDA) and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs (OGPA) for an informal happy hour at Kardinal Hall on Thursday, November 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Connect with fellow postdocs, share experiences, and enjoy light appetizers!

This interactive workshop will equip graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with practical strategies to identify, pursue, and win competitive funding opportunities. Participants will learn how to… Read More

PhD Plus is excited to host the Fall 2025 Career Design Bootcamp. Nov 17, Noon-4pm & Nov 18, from 9am - 1pm. This is a great opportunity for graduate students and postdocs from all disciplines to explore career pathways and network with each other.

UVA Postdoc Association’s Professional Development Committee is happy to invite you to their next expert series with Timothy White UVA HR Immigration Services Manager & Polly Lawson, Responsible Officer J-1 Program, International Student & Scholar Advisor to shed light on the… Read More

The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and PhD Plus will be hosting a series of virtual career exploration panels this fall, where you can learn more about each speaker's career path from graduate school to their current professional role. Each session will focus on a… Read More

Join us for an engaging session hosted by the UVA Postdoc Association’s Professional Development Committee and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Fatima Saldaña Morales, Assistant… Read More

The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs and PhD Plus will be hosting a series of virtual career exploration panels this fall, where you can learn more about each speaker's career path from graduate school to their current professional role. Each session will focus on a… Read More

Postdoc life is better with friends (and snacks). Come join us for the monthly Postdoc Happy Hour, an evening of new & old friends, free appetizers, and fun activities. 📅 Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025🕕 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM 

Join several PhD panelists as they tell you about their career pathways to a variety of roles

October 29: Research, Support of Research and Teaching

Panelist Bios:

Lynn Mandeltort, PhD.

Join UVA Postdocs on a private visit to the McCormick Observatory.

Clear Evening Plan: UVA Astronomer Edward Murphy will guide the group as participants look through the telescope, and have a tour of the constellations outside.

Cloudy skies Plan: UVA… Read More

Join us for the Virginia Film Festival at The Paramount Theater to see Rental Family, the festival’s Closing Night Film starring Brendan Fraser — a heartwarming and thought-provoking story about identity, empathy, and unexpected human connections. The screening will be followed by a discussion… Read More